Peterborough Gets Its Amazing Race Canada Moment

By Scott Arnold

After weeks of waiting and plenty of local curiosity, Peterborough and the Kawarthas finally got their turn on The Amazing Race Canada, and it was worth the wait.

The Amazing Race Canada host Jon Montgomery meets with Keith Knott at Lock 31 in Buckhorn during the Peterborough and Kawarthas leg of the race (photo via the amazing race canada)

Tuesday night’s episode, “We Got The Beaver,” sent the remaining teams through Peterborough and the surrounding area as they tackled challenges, raced between locations and tried to stay ahead of the competition.

For local viewers, there was plenty to spot.

Teams started their Peterborough stop at Rogers Cove, where they took part in a series of cottage games before heading to the Canadian Canoe Museum for a Detour.

There, teams had to choose between two challenges. The indoor option tested their knowledge of canoes, with teams having to correctly identify different boats. The outdoor option sent them to Beavermead Park, where they had to paddle a canoe through a series of obstacles on Little Lake. Teams that had been U-Turned had to complete both challenges.

From there, the race continued to the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre, where teams had to clean a turtle tank before heading east to Bobcaygeon.

(Photo courtesy of the amazing race canada)

At Kawartha Dairy, teams were tasked with delivering ice cream and butter tarts to locations throughout town. Once that challenge was complete, they were back on the road for the final leg of the episode.

(photo courtesy of the amazing race Canada)

The teams raced to Lock 31 in Buckhorn, where The Amazing Race Canada host Jon Montgomery was waiting with Keith Knott, the beloved former chief and band councillor of Curve Lake First Nation.

The episode also delivered plenty of the strategic drama that comes with The Amazing Race Canada, including a U-Turn Vote that forced teams to make some difficult decisions.

It was pretty neat seeing places that are part of everyday life around Peterborough and the Kawarthas transformed into race locations for a national television audience.

After all the speculation, filming and waiting to see how it would come together, the race finally made its way through our backyard. And judging by how many locals were tuning in, it was a pretty fun one to watch.

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New Details Emerge From The Amazing Race Canada’s Peterborough Episode

By Scott Arnold

More details are emerging about The Amazing Race Canada’s stop in Peterborough and the Kawarthas, giving fans a better look at the local locations featured in the upcoming episode.

the amazing race canada contestants can be seen running in front of city hall in downtown peterborough (photo via instagram @ctv_pr)

The fifth leg of the race, titled “We Got The Beaver,” will take teams through the region as they compete in challenges and make strategic moves along the way.

Newly released photos from CTV show racers at some familiar local spots, including Peterborough City Hall in downtown Peterborough, Rogers Cove, Kawartha Dairy in Bobcaygeon, the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre on Television Road and Burleigh Falls.

roger’s cove in peterborough will be featured in an upcoming episode of the amazing race canada (photo via instagram @ctv_pr)

contestants of the amazing race canada compete in a challenge at roger’s cover in peterborough’s east city (photo via instagram @ctv_pr)

roger’s cove played host to contestants of the amazing race canada during an episode that will air august 11th (photo via instagram @ctv_pr)

the amazing race canada host jon montgomery at burleigh falls (photo via instagram @ctv_pr)

former chief and band councillor of Curve Lake First nation dr. Keith knott with the amazing race host jon montgomery (photo via instagram @ctv_pr)

the amazing race canada also spent time of the ontario turtle conservation centre on television road just outside of peterborough (photo via instagram @ctv_pr)

a popular spot in bobcaygeon will appear in an upcoming episode of the amazing race canada with kawartha dairy set to be featured in the august 11th airing (photo via instagram @ctv_pr)

CTV has teased that the episode will also feature a game-changing U-Turn Vote that sparks strategic chaos as teams continue their race across Canada.

The Amazing Race Canada featuring Peterborough and the Kawarthas airs Tuesday, August 11th at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CTV and will stream the following day on Crave.

From downtown Peterborough to the shores of Burleigh Falls, viewers will get to see a little bit of what makes Peterborough and the Kawarthas such a special place as teams race through the region.

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Peterborough to Take Centre Stage on The Amazing Race Canada August 11th

By Scott Arnold

Peterborough and the Kawarthas will be in the national spotlight next month as The Amazing Race Canada brings local landmarks and destinations to screens across the country.

the amazing race canada host jon montgomery pictured at the canadian canoe museum in peterborough. an upcoming episode of the amazing race canada, airing august 11th, will feature contestants racing and competing at locations in the city (photo via instagram @cndncanoemuseum)

The secret is officially out.

After production crews and racers were spotted filming in Peterborough earlier this year, the Canadian Canoe Museum and Peterborough Tourism & The Kawarthas Tourism have confirmed that the city will be featured in an upcoming episode of The Amazing Race Canada.

The Peterborough episode will air Tuesday, August 11th at 9 p.m. EDT on CTV as part of Season 12 of the popular competition series.

Canadian canoe museum executive director carolyn hyslop holds up a clue card for the amazing race canada at beavermead beach in peterborough beside host jon montgomery (photo via instagram @cndncanoemuseum)

The episode, titled Episode 1205, will showcase Peterborough and the Kawarthas, highlighting local destinations and recognizable spots throughout the region as teams continue their race across Canada.

The Canadian Canoe Museum also confirmed it will be featured during the episode, giving viewers a chance to see one of Peterborough’s most unique attractions featured on national television.

the amazing race canada host jon montgomery on little lake in peterborough with a canoe provided by the canadian canoe museum ( (photo via instagram @ptbotourism)

The episode will be available to stream the following day on Crave.

Back in May, production sightings around the city sparked plenty of excitement among residents, with reported filming locations including Peterborough City Hall, Rogers Cove, Crary Park, Beavermead Park and the Canadian Canoe Museum.

canadian canoe museum curator jeremy ward showing a clue card alongside the amazing race canada host jon montgomery (photo via instagram @ptbotourism)

Now, viewers will finally get to see what challenges racers took on during their stop in Peterborough.

Tune in August 11th to see which local places you recognize and maybe discover a few new ones along the way.

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There Is An Amazing Race For Youth Happening In Peterborough As Part Of Snofest

Join the fun on Saturday, January 21st, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. as teams will race to finish tasks at 10 different pit stops all located downtown in an Amazing Race that is part of Snofest activities.

Teams must visit each pit stop and perform a task before they will receive their next clue. The Top 3 teams to finish the race will win cash prizes.

Snofest file photo courtesy City of Peterborough

ALL THE IMPORTANT DETAILS ABOUT THE RACE

-> The race starts at 2 p.m. sharp from The LOFT, Downtown Youth Space room #15 at PACE@PCVS, 201 McDonnel Street.
-> Players must be between the ages of 13 to 19 to participate.
-> There is no registration fee.
-> Teams will consist of 2 players.
-> Yummy free pizza and hot chocolate will be provided at the LOFT, Downtown Youth Space at the end of race.
-> To register your team, email estewart@peterborough.ca or call 705.742.7777 x 1805 or text 705.927.7046.

All teams must pre-register. The registration deadline is Thursday, January 19th, 2017 at 4:30 pm.

Snofest file photo courtesy City of Peterborough

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Watch This Amazing Race Canada Application Video From Peterborough Man

Peterborough's Ty Wagmar—a locksmith, health and wellness coach and stunt rider—and his Toronto-based partner Cait Johnston are applying for the Amazing Race Canada. If they win the race, they plan on following through with their life journey of travelling the world to help spread awareness of healthy living and Alzheimer's disease. Here's their great application video...

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